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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,009.42, 52,496.84 and 15,279.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,009.42, 52,496.84 and 15,279.44 is: 22,911.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,009.42 : 52,496.84 = 15,279.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,009.42/52,496.84 = 15,279.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,009.42x = 52,496.84 × 15,279.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,009.42x = 802,122,092.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802,122,092.68/35,009.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,911.61

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